Is absentee voting short changing candidates? As I received my ballot for the primaries in the mail this week I had to wonder whether this is such a great idea. Sure I like the convenience of sitting at the table and then popping it in the mail to vote, it might even increase voter turnout? But to what end? With ballots coming out nearly three weeks before the Primaries most candidates are just now pushing hard and getting the word out about what they stand for. Take Darren Phelps for instance, he is running a hard race for Sheriff.

Contact:           Fraser Nelson, Executive Director

Phone:             801-559-3005

Email:              fraser@utahcf.org

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF UTAH ANNOUNCES THE 2014 E-50

Citizens committed to the common good

Full Disclosure: Did Government's Experiment on Preemies Hide Risks?

Award-winning investigative journalist Sharyl Attkisson joins The Daily Signal as a senior independent contributor. In the first of her three-part series, she reports on a government-funded experiment that put the lives of premature babies at risk. Now, some parents to say they didn’t know the consequences.

Local News Highlights: Daily Briefing

How to Sound Smart About Utah Politics - June 2, 2014

May 31, 2014

Obama's Latest Imperial Action Will Cost You

Harry Reid’s Crusade Against the Koch Brothers Threatens Your Free Speech

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., has promised the Senate will take up a proposed constitutional amendment this year that would radically alter the First Amendment.

How to Sound Smart About Utah Politics - May 30, 2014

Lee says it's not inevitable that same-sex marriage will become legal across the country. Chaffetz calls for the resignation of Eric Shinseki. Hatch apologizes for remarks he made at a Memorial Day event.

Countdown:

UTAH SENATE REQUESTS PUBLIC COMMENT ON JUDICIAL NOMINEES

SALT LAKE CITY - The Utah Senate Judicial Confirmation Committee seeks public comment on Paul Dame and Michael Leavitt who were appointed to the Fifth District Juvenile Court.

Governor Gary Herbert’s Schedule

June 2, 2014 – June 6, 2014

**The Governor’s schedule is subject to frequent change**

Media representatives are welcome at events designated with “Media Access”

Monday, June 2, 2014

8:00 AM - Utah Valley Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament

Location - Riverside Country Club

1:00 PM - First Tee Utah Classic

Location - Salt Lake City

3:30 PM - Marty Carpenter

Location - Governor's Mansion

Tuesday, June 3, 2014

Dear Employees:

On May 22, 2014, the House Financial Services Committee approved ABA and state banker association advocated legislation on a number of bills that will provide much needed regulatory relief for banks, particularly community institutions across the country.

H.R. 2673, the Portfolio Lending and Mortgage Access Act introduced by Rep. Andy Barr (R-KY) would deem any loan made by a lender and held in that lender’s portfolio as compliant with the Qualified Mortgage rule under the Dodd/Frank Act (DFA).